correction, fungible: somewhere there's a rabbit who will be forced--unethically (enslaved?)--to balance "free" pancakes on his head. The shame of it, the shame. And then photographed (when we know the how such images will shake the Leporidae family). This too was in Maj. Gen. Antonio M. Taguba's report.posted by josephtate at 6:23 AM on February 26, 2006

Great post, but free crappy food is still crappy food. From the IHOP FAQ page, " We do not maintain nutritional data on our food." Nice.posted by Fat Guy at 6:58 AM on February 26, 2006

Why would somebody with the handle "Fat Guy" care about nutritional content in the first place?posted by Faint of Butt at 8:31 AM on February 26, 2006

He wants to be known as 'the guy formerly known as Fat Guy.' Disclaimer: We're related.posted by fixedgear at 8:40 AM on February 26, 2006

Anyone who shits on free pancakes deserve a good, long hard look in the mirror. Do it. Look at yourself. You just criticized free pancakes. Whatever the circumstances that have led you to this particular point, that's where you are now. That person in they mirror - yeah, they're a hater of free pancakes. Do you even remember joy? Happiness? Warmth?

Do homeless people get in? Or are they kept out on some sort of "no shirt, no shoes, no service" rule? Seems this would be a great opportunity for any homeless person to get some free food.posted by chef_boyardee at 2:07 PM on February 26, 2006

how many are in a shortstack anyway?posted by MonkNoiz at 2:50 PM on February 26, 2006

I can't let this post get beat by the 9/11 hoax thread....this one deserves more attention. Pancakes are fun.posted by skepticallypleased at 7:09 PM on February 26, 2006

National Pancake Day has a rich history that stretches back centuries and has always been a time of celebration. National Pancake Day always falls on Fat Tuesday and this year it will be a celebration at IHOP.

mmm...rich buttery history.

almost as good as free pancakes: eating them on Fat Tuesday. I hope they'll run this promo again on Lard-Ass Thursday.posted by ericbop at 7:59 PM on February 26, 2006

I'll be in school till 2:10, ultimate bummer. Although maybe I could travel to another time zone... are there IHOPS in Alaska?posted by Citizen Premier at 8:22 PM on February 26, 2006

Pancake day in my house is nearly every Sunday, exceptions for hot weather. These days, I quit the chemicals and mine are yeast-risen. Very nice! Simply substitute half the liquid with water, add yeast, and let the batter double in bulk. Thin the batter with water (or bubbly water) for crepes.posted by Goofyy at 9:31 PM on February 26, 2006

I'm glad someone has finally taken the initiative to commercialize the lesser-known holidays.posted by MasonDixon at 8:10 AM on February 27, 2006

Argh! The whole point of Fat Tuesday pancakes is that you're trying to finish off all the extra butter and lard and sugar and bacon and sausage you've got left in the house before Lent starts when you'll be fasting and not eating any of that stuff.

Going to a restaurant to eat pancakes on Fat Tuesday is like making Mardi Gras a bigger party than Easter.

In other words, it's a lost cause. So lets go chow down on some free pancakes.posted by straight at 9:26 AM on February 27, 2006

second in significance to waffle house
now accepting credit cards...posted by Hesychia at 1:53 PM on February 27, 2006

i called our nearest IHOP and they said its a free short stack of pancakes. no purchace necessary. You're free to donate to childrens hospital fund outside the door.posted by obeygiant at 2:11 PM on February 27, 2006

I, for one, enjoyed Fat Guy's anti-eponysterical comment.

Interestingly enough, when I googled "eponysterical" (because I have no idea what it means), all the links lead back to metafilter.posted by iron chef morimoto at 5:56 PM on February 27, 2006

Pancakes are dry, floppy, flour-based shit Frisbees inflicted on the public through a conspiracy of poultry and pork industry, so as the average Joe will yearn for a hearty breakfast of greasy pig skins and two chicken periods sunny-side up.

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